[BUG] [VSCODE] Fails to re-prompt (ask user tool) when opening a previous session after a restart
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 11, 2026 by eamodio Closed Apr 9, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When I open a previous session after reloading VS Code, if the agent stopped at the ask user tool, it doesn't restore the prompt.
What Should Happen?
Re-show the prompt when I open the session
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a session (plan or something to get a prompt)
- Restart VS Code
- Re-open the session and observe that there is no re-prompt
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.73 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
Using the Claude Code extension under WSL via VS Code WSL extensions
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